Cooking Through History, Period 2

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Hannibal nodded to the students. "Of primary importance, particularly in areas where food might not be plentiful all year, is preserving food so that you have enough to eat year-round. Prior to the refrigerator, this often meant smoking it. Today we will be smoking fish. It's a method that has been used throughout history, and still often is, although less as a preservative these days and more as a flavoring."

He smiled a little. "I hope you've brought something else to do while we wait." He nodded them toward the old-fashioned and simple grills.